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Planco Family History

Planco Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Blanco, Polanco, Plano, Planck, Plank, Place, Lance, Plant, Franco

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Where is the Planco family from?

You can see how Planco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Planco family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Planco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Planco family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Planco's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Planco families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Planco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Planco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Planco. 100% of Planco men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Planco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Planco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Planco census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 113 immigration records available for the last name Planco. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Planco. For the veterans among your Planco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Planco lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Planco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Planco in 1972 was 59, and 88 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Planco ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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